This year our theme is focused on climate change. Each video was created by Environmental staff and in one of the videos Sam E. Squirrel makes a guest appearance! We have content provided by some of our Earth Day Partners. We hope you enjoy this Virtual Earth Day - and come out on April 15, 2023 at the Pechanga Park for the full Earth Day in-person Event! The in-person Earth Day event will start at 11 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. We will have many special guests on April 15, with educational booths, fun swag and Earth Day t-shirts.
Enjoy the virtual materials below!
Have you visited the Transfer Station? Watch Environmental Staff visit the station with special guest Sam E. Squirrel.
Environmental Resource Centers Virtual Earth Day
Recycling Services Virtual Earth Day
Transfer Station Virtual Earth Day
Watch this video to find out about the impact of plastics on the ocean and marine life.
Microplastics - YouTube
Would you like to plant more trees on your property? Are you unsure which species to plant or how to plant them? Trees are fantastic for the environment, they capture carbon and help combat climate change and offer shade to reduce your energy use in the summer by reducing your dependence on the air conditioning system. Use this great online resource to begin your planning.
TreesAreGood.org
Are you interested in becoming part of the Intertribal Agriculture Council activities? You can check out their website that has valuable resources focused on farming, meat-to-table, food sovereignty, and other great topics.
View the classes offered at this link:
IAC YOUTUBE CHANNEL | IAC (indianag.org)
To watch the youtube videos clink this link:
Intertribal Agriculture Council - YouTube
Welcome to the kid’s corner! We are providing fun and educational online content that can be saved and printed at home. This content has been provided by our fellow environmental agencies.
Download this fun activity book! San Diego Animals A-Z, a coloring book for your kids.
A-Z-Animal-Guide.pdf (sdcoastkeeper.org)
Download this beautiful and educational coloring book from the Climate Science Alliance. It focuses on climate change and southern California.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tO3hAdoCjUGvMKJbZmziSa9sFOy_4_u0/view
We at the Environmental Department would like to thank you for participating in our Virtual Earth DAY!
We invite you to join us at our in-person event April 15, 2023 at the Pechanga Park from 11am-3pm.
Come out and participate in educational booths, eat some delicious food, and get some goodies. Hang out and do your part for the Earth!
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https://www.instagram.com/pechanga_environmental/